BetterLife Holding (HKSE:06909) Altman Z-Score: 2.17 (As of Sep. 21, 2026) — 37% Below Median

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HKSE:06909 BetterLife Holding Ltd HKSE:06909
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What is BetterLife Holding Altman Z-Score?

BetterLife Holding HKSE:06909 52 Altman Z-Score is 2.17 as of Sep. 21, 2026, which is 37% below its 10-year median of 3.43. GuruFocus rates HKSE:06909 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.62 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Vehicles & Parts companies, BetterLife Holding ranks worse than 58.88% on this metric.

The Altman Z-Score is a model designed to predict the likelihood of a company going bankrupt within the next two years. Created by American finance professor Edward Altman in 1968, the model is specifically designed for publicly traded manufacturing companies with assets greater than $1 million.

Warning Sign:

Altman Z-score of 2.21 is in the grey area. This implies that the company is under some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.8, the company may face bankruptcy risk.

BetterLife Holding has a Altman Z-Score of 2.17, indicating it is in Grey Zones. This implies that BetterLife Holding is in some kind of financial stress. If it is below 1.81, the company may face bankrupcy risk.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Altman Z-Score <= 1.8, it is in Distress Zones.
When Altman Z-Score >= 3, it is in Safe Zones.
When Altman Z-Score is between 1.8 and 3, it is in Grey Zones.

The historical rank and industry rank for BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score or its related term are showing as below:

HKSE:06909' s Altman Z-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.21   Med: 3.43   Max: 4.81
Current: 2.21

During the past 8 years, BetterLife Holding's highest Altman Z-Score was 4.81. The lowest was 2.21. And the median was 3.43.


BetterLife Holding  (HKSE:06909) Altman Z-Score Explanation

X1: The Working Capital/Total Assets (WC/TA) ratio is a measure of the net liquid assets of the firm relative to the total capitalization. Working capital is defined as the difference between current assets and current liabilities. Ordinarily, a firm experiencing consistent operating losses will have shrinking current assets in relation to total assets. Altman found this one proved to be the most valuable liquidity ratio comparing with the current ratio and the quick ratio. This is however the least significant of the five factors.

X2: Retained Earnings/Total Assets: the RE/TA ratio measures the leverage of a firm. Retained earnings is the account which reports the total amount of reinvested earnings and/or losses of a firm over its entire life. Those firms with high RE, relative to TA, have financed their assets through retention of profits and have not utilized as much debt.

X3, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets (EBIT/TA): This ratio is a measure of the true productivity of the firm's assets, independent of any tax or leverage factors. Since a firm's ultimate existence is based on the earning power of its assets, this ratio appears to be particularly appropriate for studies dealing with corporate failure. This ratio continually outperforms other profitability measures, including cash flow.

X4, Market Value of Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities (MVE/TL): The measure shows how much the firm's assets can decline in value (measured by market value of equity plus debt) before the liabilities exceed the assets and the firm becomes insolvent.

X5, Revenue/Total Assets (S/TA): The capital-turnover ratio is a standard financial ratio illustrating the sales generating ability of the firm's assets.

Read more about Altman Z-Score and the original research.


Be Aware

Altman Z-Score does not apply to financial companies.


BetterLife Holding Altman Z-Score Related Terms


BetterLife Holding Altman Z-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

BetterLife Holding Altman Z-Score Chart

BetterLife Holding Annual Data
Trend Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Altman Z-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 5.31 3.77 3.44 2.76 2.19

BetterLife Holding Semi-Annual Data
Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Altman Z-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.14 2.76 - - 2.20

HKSE:06909 vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Altman Z-Score Comparison

For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Altman Z-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


BetterLife Holding Altman Z-Score vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score falls into.


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BetterLife Holding Altman Z-Score Calculation

Altman Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score for today is calculated with this formula:

Z=1.2*X1+1.4*X2+3.3*X3+0.6*X4+1.0*X5
=1.2*0.1+1.4*0.3284+3.3*0.0123+0.6*0.0421+1.0*1.5218
=2.17

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency. GuruFocus does not calculate Altman Z-Score when X4 or X5 value is 0.

Trailing Twelve Months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025:
Total Assets was HK$6,146 Mil.
Total Current Assets was HK$2,776 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was HK$2,162 Mil.
Retained Earnings was HK$2,018 Mil.
Pre-Tax Income was HK$13 Mil.
Interest Expense was HK$-63 Mil.
Revenue was HK$9,354 Mil.
Market Cap (Today) was HK$131 Mil.
Total Liabilities was HK$3,103 Mil.

* Note that for stock reported semi-annually or annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data.

X1=Working Capital/Total Assets
=(Total Current Assets - Total Current Liabilities)/Total Assets
=(2776.4890559018 - 2161.562315849)/6146.4739547663
=0.1

X2=Retained Earnings/Total Assets
=2018.1988478353/6146.4739547663
=0.3284

X3=Earnings Before Interest and Taxes/Total Assets
=(Pre-Tax Income - Interest Expense)/Total Assets
=(12.5316675487 - -63.043343540106)/6146.4739547663
=0.0123

X4=Market Value Equity/Book Value of Total Liabilities
=Market Cap/Total Liabilities
=130.725/3103.4636644176
=0.0421

X5=Revenue/Total Assets
=9353.5932774148/6146.4739547663
=1.5218

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Distress Zones - 1.81 < Grey Zones < 2.99 - Safe Zones

BetterLife Holding has a Altman Z-Score of 2.17 indicating it is in Grey Zones.

Study by Altman found that companies that are in Distress Zone have more than 80% of chances of bankruptcy in two years.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Altman Z-Score →
What does a Altman Z-Score of 2.17 mean?
BetterLife Holding (HKSE:06909) has a Altman Z-Score of 2.17 as of Sep. 21, 2026. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on BetterLife Holding and its competitors. This is 37% below median its historical median of 3.43. Over the past decade, BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.21 to 4.81. According to the industry distribution chart, BetterLife Holding ranks #776 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58.9%.
Is BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score too high?
BetterLife Holding's current Altman Z-Score of 2.17 is 37% below median its 10-year median of 3.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.21 to a high of 4.81. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.57. BetterLife Holding's value of 2.17 is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BetterLife Holding ranks #776 out of 1318 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BetterLife Holding has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BetterLife Holding's Altman Z-Score compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, BetterLife Holding ranks #776 out of 1318 companies for Altman Z-Score. This places BetterLife Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Altman Z-Score is 2.57. BetterLife Holding's value of 2.17 is 15.6% below this benchmark. Historically, BetterLife Holding's own Altman Z-Score has ranged from 2.21 to 4.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.43 vs. the industry median of 2.57, BetterLife Holding has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Altman Z-Score for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Altman Z-Score among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.57, based on 1,318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Altman Z-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Altman Z-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. BetterLife Holding's current Altman Z-Score of 2.17 is 15.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Altman Z-Score mean?
A high Altman Z-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Altman Z-score measures a company's bankruptcy risk. View historical data on BetterLife Holding and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Altman Z-Score is 2.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BetterLife Holding's current Altman Z-Score is 2.17, which is 37% below median its own 10-year median of 3.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BetterLife Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BetterLife Holding (HKSE:06909) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.62, compared to a current price of HK$0.21 — trading 66.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Altman Z-Score is 2.17, which is 37% below median its 10-year median of 3.43 and 15.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.57. BetterLife Holding's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Altman Z-Score calculated?
Altman Z-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BetterLife Holding (HKSE:06909), the current Altman Z-Score is 2.17 as of Sep. 21, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BetterLife Holding (HKSE:06909) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BetterLife Holding stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of HK$0.21 is trading 66.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.62. GuruFocus considers BetterLife Holding to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for HKSE:06909:

  • Altman Z-Score: 2.17 (37% below median its 10-year median of 3.43)
  • GF Value™: HK$0.62 vs. price of HK$0.21 (66.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 52/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 15.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#776 of 1318)

No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:06909 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BetterLife Holding Business Description

Address No. 1 Donghuan North Road, Beijing Economic and Technological Development Area, Beijing, CHN
BetterLife Holding Ltd is an automobile dealership service provider in China focusing on luxury and ultra-luxury brands. The company operates dealership stores for the brands Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Bentley, Jaguar-Land Rover, AITO and Lotus. It offers a comprehensive range of automobile-related products and services, including the sale of automobiles consisting of mainly imported and domestically manufactured models, after-sales services which consist of repair and maintenance services, the sale of accessories and other automobile-related products, insurance agency services and automobile license plate registration services, and it also provides other automobile-related value-added services like automobile financing and pre-owned automobile brokerage services.
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